WEEK IN REVIEW

SHIGERU BAN BUILDS ONE OF JAPAN'S LARGEST THATCHED ROOFS

a giant thatched roof tops japanese architect shigeru ban's eco-friendly farmer's restaurant in awaji city. one of the largest of its kind in the country, the roof is supported by a grid-like skeleton made of cardboard tubes and bamboo. the thatched roof, a common feature of traditional japanese farmhouses, is reinterpreted here with as a modern twist to the traditional craft, forming a restaurant space that reflects the vernacular architecture.

META FLORIST: A SHOP FOR NFT FLOWER BOUQUETS

you can now shop for NFT flower bouquets to send to your loved ones, or keep to yourself, thanks to azuma makoto's META FLORIST. the japanese flower artist has set up a virtual store selling digital floral arrangements released in limited editions of 100 each.

BULLET-RESISTANT LOUNGEWEAR HIGHLIGHTS AMERICA'S GUN PROBLEM

'don’t let our nation’s problems become your own,' reads the description of 'kickback', a full, upcoming line of bullet-resistant amenities and loungewear. inspired by america’s 100+ daily firearm fatalities, the garments in the collection are lined with the finest ballistic aramid fiber body plates, 'giving you the protection and peace of mind you need in a country where you can get shot by anyone, anywhere, at any time.' see more submissions by our readers here, and find out how to upload your own project here.

the weekly is an inside review curated by sofia lekka angelopoulou.